Archibald Thorburn Signed Original Watercolor
Updated September 10, 2026
| Lot number | 204 |
| Category | Fine Art & Prints |
| Auction | ESTATE OF JUDITH HARRISON ADDIS |
| Date | September 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Headley's Auctions |
| Location | Winchester, Virginia |
dated 1932. 7"x10" site size, 12.5"x15" frame") An exquisite and finely detailed original wildlife watercolor painting by the renowned Scottish ornithological artist Archibald Thorburn. This piece beautifully depicts a family covey of Grey Partridges, showcasing an adult pair alongside several small chicks foraging along a sandy path. The background is lushly detailed with vibrant yellow gorse blossoms and wild grasses, rendered with the masterful brushwork and naturalistic precision for which Thorburn is highly celebrated. Artist: Archibald Thorburn (Scottish, 1860–1935) Medium: Watercolor and bodycolor on paperDate: 1932 Signature: Clearly hand-signed and dated "A. Thorburn 1932" in the lower-left corner. Subject: Partridges with chicks in a natural landscape setting.
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